I'm OK - You're OK

I’m OK – You’re OK

© June 6, 2019 ARC

I’m OK, You’re OK by Dr. Harris is masterpiece.

Transactional Analysis describes life positions.

Ego states: parent/adult/child are described.

Recognizing synergies reveals dyadic conditions.


When I think I am not ok, I am in `child’ state.

If I am ok, and you not, critical parent in force.

Nurturing Parent guides, protects, advises.

I’m ok, you’re ok, on life affirming course.


I have role models for I’m ok/You’re ok kin.

They are androgynous givers who shared.

Rev. Fred Rogers utmost in nurturing role.

He is exemplary in empathy who cared.


In complete contrast is `evil’ personified.

I’m not - you’re not ok hates self/others.

Hitler’s tyrant raging illustrates misanthropy.

Hubris loathed kith/kin sisters/brothers.


The Talmud shares Rabbi Hillel’s wisdom.

Do not do to others what is hateful to you.

Love Your Neighbor As Self.

In The New Testament is Jesus’ view.


Learning about one’s self is illuminating.

Life’s journey should be constant enrichment.

Aiming for mature realization cultivates serenity.

Our gestalt synchronized with Divine is fulfillment.

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http://www.jewfaq.org/brother.htm


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_OK_%E2%80%93_You%27re_OK

http://www.chimaeraconsulting.com/transact.htm

ge•stalt /ɡəˈSHtält/ noun PSYCHOLOGY
an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.